In order to provide a quality and satisfatory service to our clients, we are looking for experts that apart from having excelelnt knowledge and experience in their field, also possess personal traits such as flexbility in their work environment, team work attribute as well as leadership spirirt.

For a number of projects that will commence in the following months, Renardet S.A. & Partners is looking to hire on a call of contract basis.

The Contracts Engineer is responsible for administrating contracts of the relevant catchment area or as otherwise directed. He will be required to verify Contractor’s / Consultant’s payments certificates/payment applications and final accounts, reviewing contractor’s claims and contractual issues. Assisting with the preparation of Variation Presentations and subsequent Variation Orders, monitoring Contractor services with respect to contracts management. He is also responsible for providing External / Internal stakeholders with all necessary guidance regarding OWWSC internal contracting payments, variation procedures, Contracts Management Procedures, Contracting & Procurement Manual.

Job Description:

• Managerial Responsibilities: Supervise the work of Quantity Surveyors to ensure that they are working efficiently.
• Co-ordination with the Engineers to ensure the requirements are properly interpreted and applied.
• Review and/or preparation of Bill of Quantities. Ensure to carry out Quantity
• Analysis of major items and report the findings to Contracts Manager.
• Verifying and updating RFIs and other progress records.
• Verifying the materials delivery and balance material on site at end of the month
• Verifying payment certificates of Contractors based on RFIs, MOS and other records.
• Preparation/verification of Monthly Value of Work Done and updating monthly work confirmation in the system
• Timely certification of all the Contractor’s/Consultant’s Monthly payment applications.
• Preparation of BOQ reconciliation
• Timely evaluation of Variations arising in the Contracts and processing Variation Orders.
• Assessment of prime cost and provisional sums and adjustment in the Contract.
• Provide assistance in the resolution of contractual disputes if any during construction.
• Review and prepare tender documents in line with local regulations and company standards.
• Carry-out commercial/contractual evaluation for multi-discipline projects
• Maintain update contract information, ensuring validity of contract, bonds and
• insurance (Database) and carry out periodic checks and follow up with Project
• Managers on status of variation/claims/extension of time.
• Evaluate Breaches of Contracts Terms, Delay in delivery/completion periods, assess applicable penalties to be imposed and liaise between Contractor/Consultant/OWWSC Project Manager
• Assisting during audits and assist in preparing responses for Internal and External Audits.
• Drafting contractual letters and correspondences and provide assistance to the Line Manager as required
• Provide support to the Project Manager in all aspects of core contractual/commercial issues.
• Preparing/verifying asset cost break-down
• Preparing routine reports such as weekly Invoice Report and Monthly Variation Report etc.
• Assisting in Contract Close-out
• The scope of work is generally confined to contracts under the scope of the relevant catchment area but is wide and involves interaction with other Areas / Departments/divisions/ sections in the Company on contractual and payment matters.
• Other responsibilities related to areas of contracts may be added by his/her line manager as deemed necessary.
• Work closely with project team with aim to solve contractual issues as the rise.
• Ensure that the quality, health, safety, and environment related requirements are met at all times.

Requirements:

• Masters or bachelors with minimum of 5 years of experience in Water/Wastewater Projects as Contracts Engineer.
• Academic - B.Sc. (Quantity Surveying) and or Degree in Engineering with proven Contract Management and Quantity Surveying experience.
• Requires good level knowledge of FIDIC and IChemE contracts procedures, change evaluation and administrative procedures.
• Proficiency in English language (spoken and written).

Your CV in English language shall be sent exclusively electronically.

The shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection process.

Contracts Management Services for NAMA Water Services Capital Projects